Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles?

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 25m. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles?

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 58% of one-stop itineraries from Wellington to Los Angeles on Cheapflights. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles?

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,233. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Wellington to Los Angeles?

Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 57m.

How long is the flight from Wellington to Los Angeles?

There are many flights that can get you from Wellington to Los Angeles in 20h 25m. Fly via Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 10786 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Los Angeles round-trip?

Fiji Airways, at $995, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. Fiji Airways is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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What are the most popular airlines that fly from Wellington to Los Angeles?

Before booking your flight from Wellington to Los Angeles, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand or Fiji Airways.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to LAX?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Wellington to Los Angeles as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Los Angeles?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Los Angeles.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Los Angeles?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Wellington to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $1,708 and $1,154 in June. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,101 on Fiji Airways (18 Jun-23 Jun). Find deals

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LAX

1 stop15h 55m

Fiji Airways

Thu 4/623:55

LAX

WLG

1 stop20h 15m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 12/5$1,098

Thu 18/616:10

WLG

LAX

1 stop15h 55m

Fiji Airways

Tue 23/623:55

LAX

WLG

1 stop20h 15m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 12/5$1,101

Thu 8/1017:10

WLG

LAX

1 stop15h 55m

Fiji Airways

Tue 13/1023:55

LAX

WLG

1 stop20h 15m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 15/5$1,105

Sat 18/716:10

WLG

LAX

1 stop15h 55m

Fiji Airways

Sat 8/823:55

LAX

WLG

1 stop20h 15m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 15/5$1,129

Sun 19/715:35

WLG

LAX

1 stop20h 30m

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Sun 23/823:30

LAX

WLG

1 stop20h 15m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 13/5$1,199

Sun 19/715:35

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LAX

1 stop20h 30m

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Wed 19/823:30

LAX

WLG

1 stop20h 15m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 11/5$1,204

Wed 19/815:40

WLG

LAX

1 stop20h 25m

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Tue 8/923:10

LAX

WLG

1 stop20h 35m

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Deal found 12/5$1,207

Mon 1/606:05

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LAX

1 stop27h 25m

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Sat 13/621:50

LAX

WLG

1 stop20h 45m

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Deal found 15/5$1,209

Tue 26/506:05

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LAX

1 stop27h 25m

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Mon 1/621:50

LAX

WLG

1 stop20h 45m

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Deal found 13/5$1,219

Fri 2/1016:35

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LAX

1 stop20h 30m

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Sun 11/1020:50

LAX

WLG

1 stop21h 45m

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Deal found 14/5$1,235

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Round-trip from	$1,101
One-way from	$613
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,330

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36h 10m total
Wellington to Los Angeles

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Wed 3/6

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1 stop20h 25m

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06:05-14:30

1 stop27h 25m

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17:55-14:45

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Tue 9/6

06:05-14:30

1 stop27h 25m

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23:30-23:55

1 stop29h 25m

$1,258

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WLG - LAX

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Fri 5/6

15:40-17:05

1 stop20h 25m

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23:30-14:45

1 stop20h 15m

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WLG - LAX

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Wellington

Sun 21/6

15:55-06:00

1 stop33h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

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23:05-18:10

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$1,904

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WLG - LAX

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Wellington

Sat 18/7

17:30-07:05

2 stops32h 35m

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2 stops34h 45m

$1,924

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WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Wed 26/8

15:40-17:05

1 stop20h 25m

$615

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Fri 28/8

15:35-17:05

1 stop20h 30m

$635

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Wed 26/8

19:10-13:05

2 stops36h 55m

$734

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Los Angeles?

The price you pay for your flight from Wellington to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Los Angeles?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Los Angeles (average of $1,250). Flying from Wellington to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,941). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to Los Angeles, such as Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Fiji Airways

8.1

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8.0

Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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8.0

Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

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8.0

Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

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Fiji Airways

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1 / 19

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Wellington to Los Angeles?
There are many flights that can get you from Wellington to Los Angeles in 20h 25m. Fly via Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 10786 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Los Angeles round-trip?
Fiji Airways, at $995, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. Fiji Airways is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Los Angeles?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Los Angeles.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Los Angeles?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Los Angeles?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Los Angeles (average of $1,250). Flying from Wellington to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,941). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fiji Airways	Cheapest$995	Average$1,208	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
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Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,197	Average$1,646	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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